Lucky Box at Japanese Temple Reveals ‘Money Cat’! But Wealth-Attracting Ability Questioned
Cats are loved by many as pets. In Japan, just across the sea, cats hold an even higher status. For Japanese people, cats are a symbol of good luck.
Japanese people believe that cats are incarnations of gods, possessing magic and the ability to transform into humans. Ding Dong Cat, Wealthy Cat, Hello Kitty, and the popular 'Cat Uncle' are all famous and prestigious cats. In addition, many Japanese businesses have a habit of displaying Wealthy Cats.
Today's story's main character is a cat living in a Japanese temple. Let's take a look together. Japanese temples usually have a lucky box where people come to draw fortune slips. People will throw 100 yen into the box, and when a good slip is drawn, they can take it with them, symbolizing bringing good luck with them. If they draw an unlucky slip, it must be left in the temple or shrine to ask the gods to dispel the bad luck.
One day, when people came to draw fortune slips, they discovered that the lucky box was slightly different. There seemed to be something inside, and a faint sound was heard.
Out of curiosity, people entered the lucky box to investigate. They discovered that there was a tabby cat inside, and it was calmly sleeping.
The money thrown into the lucky box was very few, which made people feel sorry for the peach-colored cat. It was supposed to be a lucky cat, but its ability to attract wealth was really poor! Meow: You come try!
Regarding this, netizens couldn't help but feel sorry for the cat. One netizen commented: 'It doesn't earn much money to fill its belly.' Another netizen said: 'Sleeping on money can be very comfortable.' A netizen also expressed sympathy for the cat: 'The cat's ability to attract wealth is generally poor? This little money can only be used as a bedsheet and a cover for the cat!' Some netizens even asked for money online: 'Lucky Cat, Lucky Cat, protect me to make a fortune!'
Do you know that many temples in Japan have cats living in them? For example, the East Temple in Kyoto, where you can see many cats at the north gate; Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto has a famous three-colored cat named Shofuku; Odenji Temple in Fukui has famous cats arranged in rows; Kannonji Temple in Kamakura, where cat lovers shouldn't miss it if you like cats!
Dear cat owners, have you ever seen cats in temples? Welcome to leave a message in the comment section for little paws!
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